Scientists find new way to stop anxiety
Anxiety is a common feeling that we all experience from time to time. It's when we feel worried, scared or nervous about something, even...
How Do I Do ‘Suicide Watch’ At Home?
Some people still at imminent risk of suicide leave hospital to be cared for at home by their partner.
So their partner becomes their carer....
How heave alcohol drinking can increase brain inflammation
A new study examined how alcohol use disorder (AUD) can alter signaling pathways in the brain, which can lead to changes in behavior and...
Strong sense of purpose in life can improve cognitive resilience
A new study finds that having a stronger purpose in life (PiL) may promote cognitive resilience among middle-aged adults.
This means that having a sense...
Scientists find a big cause of self-destructive behavior
The link between our actions and the consequences they produce is a fundamental concept that most people learn at an early age.
However, new research...
When pills and talk therapy aren’t enough, these options may help
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, or at risk of self-harm or suicide, call or text the number...
Managing stress with food and alcohol may increase lifelong weight gain
A study by Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare has found that using food or alcohol to manage stress can lead to weight gain over time.
Scientists find early signs of ADHD
A new study by researchers at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Ireland suggests that information available at birth could help identify...
How plants can change your state of mind
Plants look so different from animals, that it’s easy for many people to think of them as alien and separate from us.
Most people appreciate...
Psychedelics may better treat depression and anxiety symptoms than prescription antidepressants for patients with...
In people with advanced cancer, psychedelic drugs like psilocybin, LSD and MDMA may significantly reduce the severity of depression and anxiety symptoms.
Roughly 10% of...